Cafe Colline

4.8

830 Reviews

$31 to $50

French

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2 people

23 Nov 2024

19:00

Booked 37 times today

Neighbourhood gem
Charming
Good for special occasions

Lunch is served from 11:30 am Tuesday through Friday. Reservations for lunch are not required.
Outside seating is available.

From the culinary team that brought you Chez Billy Sud & Parc de Ville, comes a new cafe in the heart of Arlington, VA.
Featuring regional French-inspired cuisine by chef Brendan L’Etoile, Cafe Colline is the perfect place for leisurely lunches, first dates, or just a wonderful evening of delicious food and drinks.
Now with our curbside takeaway service, you can enjoy Paris without stepping on a plane

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
French, Bistro
Hours of Operation
Tue–Thu, Sun 11:30 am–8:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–9:00 pm
Phone number
(703) 567-6615
Website
http://www.cafecollineva.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive Chef
Brendan L’Etoile

Location
4536 Lee Highway, Arlington, VA 22207
Area
Arlington
Parking details
Ample Front and Back Parking
Additional
Gluten-free Options

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Popular dishes

Loup de MerUS$28.00
sea bass, french beans, fennel soubise, almond-caper beurre noisette
Roast ChickenUS$27.00
herb roasted amish chicken, potato dauphinoise, spinach, tarragon jus
Bucatini ProvençalUS$20.00
pistachio pistou, roasted squash, sage, parmesan
Steak FritesUS$37.00
allen brothers new york strip Steak, frites, sauce bernaise
Cafe BurgerUS$17.00
two patties, club sauce, lettuce, american cheese, herby pickles, frites
Croque MadameUS$16.00
grilled ham & cheese sandwich, mornay sauce, fried egg, frites

Accompaniments

Pommes FritesUS$6.00

Desserts

Riz au LaitUS$8.00
vanilla rice pudding, sea salt caramel
Pots de CrèmeUS$10.00
chocolate hazelnut custard, chantilly

What 830 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.9Food
4.8Service
4.7Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

Washington, D.C. Area
Neighbourhood gem
Washington, D.C. Area
French
Virginia - DC Suburbs
Best Food
Virginia - DC Suburbs
Neighbourhood gem
Virginia - DC Suburbs
French

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Cafe Colline is a neighborhood gem offering "delicious food" with standout dishes like steak frites and sea bass. The "amazing service" and inviting atmosphere make it a go-to spot for locals. While reservations are recommended due to its popularity, the "fantastic cocktails" and French-inspired menu make the wait worthwhile.

830 Reviews

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Julianna
Washington DC
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I had another fantastic experience at Cafe Colline! As always, the service was top-notch, the food was delicious, and the atmosphere was cozy and inviting. Our server was attentive and super sweet, making our visit even more enjoyable. I took a friend there to celebrate her birthday, and she loved it just as much as I do. I’ll definitely keep returning and highly recommend this charming spot to anyone looking for a great meal and a warm, welcoming environment!
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Claudia
Louisville
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Cafe Colline is my favorite restaurant in the Washington, DC area.
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justin
Washington DC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Exceptional service, Meredith and the hostess were wonderful. Food was ridiculously good and fast. Excellent first time at this cafe for a special birthday.
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Ashvin
London
35 reviews
4.0
35 reviews
Dined on 12 November 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
It was Monday night. It was cold in the restaurant on a cool night. We asked them to turn down the a/c, which they did thankfully. The frisee salad was excellent. The loup de mer was cooked just right and very delicious by itself, although the dish would've benefited from less butter, much less butter.
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alex
Washington DC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 6 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We lived in Paris previously and travel there often, and Cafe Colline is as good as many of our favorite restos in Paris. Food, service, and ambience were all topnotch.
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Patti
Washington DC
35 reviews
vip
3.0
35 reviews
Dined on 5 November 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Their Onion Soup is terrific. Mussels also great.It's pretty easy to be happy with food here. But, I'd say the bucatini with butternut squash was a miss.
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Geri
Washington DC
67 reviews
vip
5.0
67 reviews
Dined on 5 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our server was great.Could probably speak up a little since he wears a mask. All 3 dinners were excellent - burger, salmon and beef bourguignon. And dessert was delicious as well.
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OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 2 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Yummmmm, so good. Hands down best place in Arlington…and can say that after being in Arlington for over 20 years
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Luann
Washington DC
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on 29 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing food and wonderful wait staff. Will definitely be back.
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Karen
Washington DC
33 reviews
4.0
33 reviews
Dined on 22 October 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
My husband and a celebrated a wedding anniversary and had a wonderful experience at Cafe Colline. My husband said his mussels were outstanding and I enjoyed the salmon as well. We split an appetizer and dessert and especially enjoyed the Basque cheesecake. The service was excellent on a busy night though it took a while before our entrees arrived. We’re so fortunate to have Cafe Colline in our neighborhood!
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FAQs

Cafe Colline offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (703) 567-6615.

Cafe Colline is rated 4.8 stars by 830 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people

23 Nov 2024

19:00

Booked 37 times today

Order delivery or takeout

4536 Lee Highway, Arlington, VA 22207

Additional information

Area
Arlington
Hours of Operation
Tue–Thu, Sun 11:30 am–8:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–9:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
French, Bistro
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Ample Front and Back Parking
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Brendan L’Etoile
Additional
Gluten-free Options

Website
http://www.cafecollineva.com/
Phone number
(703) 567-6615

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Hors d'Oeuvres

Onion Soup GratinéeUS$14.00

Salad MaisonUS$10.00

Pâté MaisonUS$14.00

Foie de VolailleUS$12.00

Entrées

Loup de MerUS$28.00

Roast ChickenUS$27.00

Bucatini ProvençalUS$20.00

Steak FritesUS$37.00

Cafe BurgerUS$17.00

Croque MadameUS$16.00

Accompaniments

Pommes FritesUS$6.00

Desserts

Riz au LaitUS$8.00

Pots de CrèmeUS$10.00

Overall ratings and reviews

Diners' Choice Awards

Review summary

FAQs

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